We have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!

NJCounts 2018

All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Tuesday, January 24, 2018.This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.

The goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.

Governor’s Next Steps Remain Unknown

The New Jersey Supreme Court’s latest ruling shows that the Court will not end to the Governor’s attacks on affordable housing in the state. The decision orders the governor to revamp the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH.) He has five months to do this.

“Christie has been consistently hostile to this. He tried to kill COAH outright with an executive order, but the courts stopped him. He also tried to raid $164 million from a fund earmarked for affordable housing programs, but the court stopped him again. We will see soon if his contempt runs deep enough to defy the court.

Our hope is he takes the opportunity to streamline and improve the program, because the Mount Laurel rulings have resulted in the construction of an estimated 60,000 modest homes — a tangible accomplishment but one that doesn’t come close to meeting the need.”

We concur. Now is the time to ensure that Mt. Laurel doctrine is fully implemented so that everyone has a place to call home.